Washoe Rate Case

Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Sierra Nevada (SN) Region plans to file a 5-year extension under Rate Order No. WAPA-223 for the Washoe Project, Stampede Division Non-Firm Power Formula Rate.

WAPA-SN is proposing to conduct a rate process from October 2026 through August 2027, to set rates into effect October 1, 2027, through September 30, 2032, or until superseded.

WAPA-SN will start the formal process by publishing a notice in the Federal Register and allow for a 14-day comment period.

WAPA’s Media Line: 720-962-7411

Public Process

Public Process map showing milestones Rate Process Begins October 2026 Proposed FRN Published January 2027 Final FRN Published NLT August 31, 2027 New Rate in Place October 1, 2027

Process Documentation

Customer Letters

Federal Register Notices

  • To come

Proposed Rate Schedules

Public Comment Period Documentation

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Categorical Exclusion

Last modified on October 19th, 2026